Bloody Yet Unsatisfying, 'Kill Me Three Times' Disappoints But Once
Andrew Lapin says the bloody Australian black comedy wants to be a genre caper, but can't quite hit the right notes.
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'The Sisterhood Of Night' Wonders What These Girls Are Up To
Ella Taylor says this heartfelt first feature appears at the beginning to be trafficking in cliches about teenage girls, but it ultimately asks questions about secrecy and the growth of public fear.
Ties That Bind Meet Lies That Blind In 'About Elly'
NPR film critic Bob Mondello reviews a film from Iran, about Iran — which hasn't been shown in Iran. It's called About Elly, and it's by director Asghar Farhadi, who won an Oscar for A Separation.
After Nazi Plunder, A Quest To Bring Home The 'Woman In Gold'
A new movie tells the true story of Maria Altmann, who fought her way to the U.S. Supreme Court to force the Austrian government to return a painting of her aunt.
Remembering Phyllis Klotman, Who Amassed An Amazing Collection Of Black Cinema
The archivist made it her life's work to find and preserve black films. She found more than 3,000 films that might otherwise have disappeared.
In Movie Piracy Case, Australian ISPs Are Ordered To Share Customers' Info
It's being called a landmark ruling in Australia, where delayed film release dates are blamed for helping create one of the highest rates of Web piracy in the world.
'So That Happened': Confessions Of A Duck-Man
Actor Jon Cryer's new memoir details his life in show business, including, of course, co-star Charlie Sheen's meltdown. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says Cryer's a smart guy who's often been overlooked.
The Chinese 'Paper Son' Who Inspired The Look Of Disney's 'Bambi'
Tyrus Wong's expressive paintings caught Walt Disney's eye and became the visual guide for Bambi. Born in China, Wong — now 104 — used forged papers to enter the U.S. under the Chinese Exclusion Act.
Cate Blanchett Swears On Australian TV; Flap Ensues
When Cate Blanchett was interviewed about her role in Cinderella last week, the interview came to an abrupt end with some inappropriate language. Oh, my! What would Prince Charming think?
Pour A Bucket Of Blood On These New Adaptations Of 'Carrie'
Stephen King has said his novel Carrie is about women's power and men's fear — an idea reporter Beth Accomando says has gotten lost in newer adaptations of the horror classic for stage and screen.